LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) – CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Pulmonary and Critical Care in Lexington welcomes Hazim Bukamur, MD, to its team of health care providers. Dr. Bukamur began his professional medical career at Central Hospital in Tripoli, Libya. He says he looks forward to helping patients in central Kentucky, particularly those facing pulmonology or critical care conditions.
“I enjoy helping my patients progress to a complete recovery,” said Dr. Bukamur. “In these conditions, the most important thing is trust.” Dr. Bukamur says he focuses on building strong relationships with patients' families to ensure they feel comfortable and confident in following his recommendations.
Dr. Bukamur frequently treats coal miners suffering from complications and fungal infections due to years of working in the mines, as well as individuals who are immunosuppressed from living in the area. He also regularly treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While he acknowledges that many people quit smoking after witnessing a loved one suffer from COPD, he states that he wishes patients could “see the future and how they could suffer from cancer or COPD so they can prevent it by quitting smoking earlier.”
Dr. Bukamur received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BMMS) degree from the University of Tripoli Faculty of Medicine. He brings over 20 years of professional experience to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group.
Dr. Bukamur is married and has two sons and one daughter. He enjoys spending most of his time with his family. He is excited to bring educational opportunities for pulmonary health to the Lexington community.
Dr. Bukamur is practicing at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Pulmonary and Critical Care in Lexington, located at 1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C 405. To make an appointment, call 859. 276.4429.
About CHI Saint Joseph Health
CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services to build a healthier future for all. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faithbased heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.
About the CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is the employed provider network of CHI Saint Joseph Health with 88 locations in 17 communities throughout central and eastern Kentucky.
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